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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
2
At the Chautauqua assembly in Chautauqua New York Miss Carrie Rousseau of Kenilworth South Africa attracts notable notice as a cousin of President Steyn of the Orange Free State. British influence is established there.
New surgical instruments with electric motors arrive in hospitals. The electric saw cuts bone and tissue rapidly and has proven valuable in severe operations where the shock from a hand saw could be fatal to the patient.
The data shows women live longer than men. Germany reports 113 male centenarians per 1000 reaching 50 versus over 500 female. In the United States, 2,583 women to 1,398 men reach centenarian status. France lists seven of ten centenarians as women. Across Europe, 16 of 21 centenarians are women.
Excavations at Cripplegate London uncovered a Roman wall about seven feet exposed, originally averaging 25 to 30 feet in height and located roughly 16 feet below St. Giles churchyard. The dig aims to reveal remnants of a presumed medieval bastion and possible Roman foundations under the street.
Women embrace a Japanese themed morning room featuring light figured matting on walls and floor, a wide divan covered in the same material, limited cushions, and no chairs, creating an intimate space for glimpses of this coveted decor.
Among the party visiting Washington for the new Japanese minister was Mr. Yamada a prominent young judge of Tokio who will headquarters in Philadelphia the coming year. His interest lies in the fact that he was the first native Japanese to open a school some years ago.
Gov Stanely of Kansas defended a Black man charged with murder while practicing law. The client was convicted and Stanley wrote a strong pardon application endorsement. Now, as governor, he has to rule on another pardon for the same man and refuses, saying he views the matter in an entirely different light.
The treasury department waits for the return of Chinese missionaries. Some may not be able to return to China. The aim is to recruit interpreters from among them. The immigration bureau relies on Chinese staff but distrust grows due to alleged ties and bribery in illegal entries.
The Coya, built in Scotland, was sent in sections to Mollendo Peru and transported by rail in twenty two cars up the Andean incline to the lakeside. There the vessel was reassembled and equipped with boilers and engines at nearly 13000 feet above sea level.
Countries rally against rising coal costs warning that a coal famine could push civilization toward electric or solar heating. The piece cites London averaging ten fires daily costing $750,000 yearly and New York with 18 fires per day costing $3,510,000 to extinguish, noting each alarm in London costs $200.
The text lists leap year counts and calendar facts for the coming century. It notes 24 leap years the maximum, five Sundays in February in 1920 1948 and 1976, earliest Easter March 12 last in 1818, latest Easter April 25 occurring once in the century on 794s, the century midpoint January 1 1951, and 380 total lunar and solar eclipses.
Reports from Galveston on Sept 14 15 and 17 describe a city under military protection amid cremation and burial of victims. Gov Sayers announces rail and sea aid including supplies clothing and a revenue cutter. Funds from New York and London flow in, while debris removal and sanitation crews work to restore order and reopen communication links.
In St Louis on Sept 15 the local market boosted coal prices from 6.75 to 7.25 per ton as a miners strike threat looms. Dealers expect another rise once the strike begins. Hard coal supplies are tight while bituminous coal remains widely used.
Peter Maher dominated Jim Jeffords in two rounds of a scheduled six at the Pennsylvania Athletic Club in Philadelphia on Friday night. Jeffords showed little talent or cleverness, leaving Maher in complete control throughout the bout.
Secretary Vanderlip orders banks to surrender old 2 percent bonds on deposit for public money or substitute other bonds or lose deposits. A Swiss named Walter was arrested at San Sebastian, Spain, on a charge connected to anarchist plotting.
Augmenting reports from Peking describe allied generals debating how to urge Chinese workers back to duty, with looting to stop and foraging to be overseen by an officer. Li Hung Chang may assume viceroyal powers in Tianjin as Russia and Germany loom over peace talks and potential seatings, while U.S. cavalry move toward the western hills and Yang-Tsun to reinforce lines.
A remarkable birth is reported from Mary's Home near Tusumphia Missouri. Mrs Henry Smith mother of five boys at one birth weighs about 30 pounds total. Smith, age seven, is father of 16 children with only one previous multiple birth. Two pairs of twins two pairs of triplets and a quintet comprise the brood.
Clarksville Tennessee September 15 A long running feud between T R Nelson and Will Dorris of Robertson County Tenn ended when Nelson was shot and killed by Dorris Dorris fled to Kentucky and has not been captured by authorities at this time
Chattanooga Tenn Sept 15 The last spike a golden one was driven in the Tennessee Central railroad track at Obids River Friday connecting Nashville and Knoxville by a line conveyed by the Udagia General
Rome New York September 73 Rear Admiral Sicard died of apoplexy at his Westernville summer home. He served in the Civil War in blockading squadrons, later rising from lieutenant commander to commodore and rear admiral. During the Spanish War he commanded the Key West squadron until illness forced his retirement.
Lisbon reports the Portuguese government authorizes Kruger's departure for Europe but requires Mozambique's governor to verify the move and protect Kruger's security. The Hague notes a Dutch warship may be offered to transport Kruger to Holland, while Mrs. Kruger has reached Lourenzo Marques, per Daily Express dispatches.
James J. Corbett, aboard the Cunard steamer Campania from New York, received dispatches about charges in New York. He dismissed the fake fight allegations against Sharkey and McCoy as ridiculous and mocked claims by Mesdames Corbett and McCoy. Corbett and Marguerite Corneille were listed as Mr. and Mrs. Martin, with her mother aboard and Corbett in a separate state room.
Caetano Longo returning to Pastona, Casetera, kills his wife in a jealous fit and fatally wounds two men he envied. After the triple crime he murders five more and wounds two, then kills himself in the local cemetery.
Washington reports Gen MacArthur notified that Capt Charles McQueston of the 4th regular United States infantry died from wounds received after he attacked a soldier during a temporary insanity bout in the Philippines. The tragedy adds to war theater casualties under the flag in the overseas theater.
In Tuscaloosa Alabama on September 15 a man believed to be Frank McGill of Brownwood Texas, arriving from Jackson Mississippi, shot himself after telling several people he had lost a daughter and three grandchildren in the Galveston flood. A letter from Brownwood First National Bank cashier was found among his effects.
Clarksville Tennessee September 15 A farmer named Touch Wooten living near Clarksville was shot down in front of his own gate. His alleged slavers are two brothers named Winters. The tragedy arose from a dispute over a corn deal.
In Dewey Kentucky near the Tennessee border, Dave Kennedy a merchant shot and fatally wounded Jim Walker after Walker had bested Kennedy's nephew in a dispute. The Clarksville Tenn report notes Walker died from the wound. Recovery efforts were not successful.
Indianapolis report outlines wage stagnation, high living costs, and practices by coal operators blamed for strife. Details allege miners face underpayment per ton, excessive deductions, dangerous powder costs, and compulsory work for families, fueling the strike movement.
Paris September 15 The grand race of the nations at the Vincennes cycling carnival was won Friday by America. Great Britain Germany Italy Austria Belgium France and Holland competed with three riders each. The American team consisted of Cooper McFarland and Banker. The race covered 1500 metres.
In Columbia South Carolina on September 17 English artist Harry A Brown was shot and killed after a robbery. The coroner s jury ruled Paul R Bratton as the shooter and declared his brother John an accessory to the crime.
Springfield Illinois September 17 Gen John A McClernand continues to grow weaker according to Dr Bowcock who had stayed at his bedside several hours Sunday night and earlier today and reported the condition unchanged and failing though still alive.
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